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As a mystery illness started spreading in China in late December, researchers at Inovio Pharmaceuticals were keeping a close eye...
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What structural features of the SARS-CoV-2 virus allow it to attack human cells and spread so efficiently? We round up...
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Eating more protein at breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age - but most...
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Just like humans and other animals, plants have hormones. One role of plant hormones is to perceive trouble--whether an insect...
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Researchers at Western University are studying a molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin, which they have shown...
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Breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic...
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For years, curry lovers have sworn by the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, but its active compound, curcumin, has long frustrated...
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Scientists have linked a missing gut microbe to ulcerative colitis, opening the door to a possible new treatment. Ulcerative colitis...
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Om is considered to be one of the most important sounds in all the universe and has been...
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When you ingest a drug--whether over-the-counter Tylenol or medication prescribed by a doctor--your liver is your body's first responder. And...
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Snoring and sleep apnea not only represent a holistic health risk to an individual, the irritating noise at night can...
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People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than...
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What children choose to read outside school directly influences their academic performance, according to a major new study led by...
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An old study from 2013 about caloric restriction, emphasizing how it extends life span and prevents as well as helps to...
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Is dairy good or bad for health? Is cholesterol evil? Does red meat kill or cure? Is the ketogenic diet...
